Name: Rapido 940027 D1379 8 Plank Wagon – S34745
Brand: Rapido
SKU: 940027
Price: 32.95 GBP

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Prototype Eras
Era 3 (1923 to 1947) The Big Four (LNER, LMS, GWR and SR)
Era 4 (1948 to 1956) British Railways Early Crest

Manufacturer description

SR dia.1379 8 plank open

BR Grey

9ft Wheelbase

“Freighter” brake

Split-spoked wheels running in metal bearings

Injection moulded construction with metal detailing parts

High level of detail above and below the floor line

NEM coupler pockets

1:76 scale, (OO gauge)

Catalogue listing

Brand

Rapido

Product Code

940027

GTIN

0679164085910

RRP

£32.95

Release date

2023

Model details

Gauge

Scale

OO Gauge (1:76 Scale)

Minimum radius

Radius 1

Livery

SR brown

Coupling type

Tension lock

Coupling mount

NEM pockets

Chassis construction

Plastic & metal

Tooling date

2023

Prototype information

Type of vehicle

Open Wagon

Wheel configuration

4-wheel

Operated by

Southern Railway
British Railways
Various private industrial operators

Main duties

Goods & minerals transport

In service until

1970s

Build dates

1926 to 1933

Builder

Southern Railway Ashford Works
Various Private Contractors

Operator

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The Rapido D1379 8 Plank Wagon is a model railway wagon designed for use with OO gauge model railways. It is part of the Rapido SR 8 Plank collection and represents a wagon from the British Railways era, specifically the early crest period.

The model is based on the SR D1379 8 plank open wagon and is finished in BR Grey livery. It has a 9ft wheelbase and features a "Freighter" brake. The wheels are split-spoked and run in metal bearings, adding to the model's authenticity.

The construction of the model uses injection moulding with metal detailing parts, allowing for a high level of detail. The wagon also features NEM coupler pockets, making it easy to couple and decouple from other models. The model is scaled to 1:76, making it suitable for OO gauge model railways.

The Rapido D1379 8 Plank Wagon is designed to provide a realistic and detailed representation of a British Railways wagon from the early crest period. Its accurate features and construction make it a suitable choice for model railway enthusiasts looking to add a authentic touch to their layouts.